Tesla Model S: Side Applique - 1st Generation - LH (Remove and Replace)
Warning: To avoid
personal injury, wear cut-resistant gloves when performing this
operation.
Special tools required for this procedure:
Supplier
|
Part Number
|
Description
|
Tesla |
1078739-00-A |
Equalizer
Hydroblade Tool |
Removal
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Apply painter's tape to protect the external
bodywork.
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Place suitable covers over the remaining paint
and bodywork.
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Starting at the rear and working forward, use a
hydroblade tool to carefully cut through the adhesive and remove the
side applique.
Caution: Protect the
interior trim from possible damage.
Caution: Do not
damage the surrounding trim.
Note: The applique has
a lip that locates it under the windshield.
Installation
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Use a scraping tool to remove the majority of
the adhesive from the body, leaving a smooth layer of the original
adhesive approximately 1 mm thick or less to aid assembly.
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Vacuum any debris around the roof frame area.
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Wipe all of the sealing surfaces with isopropyl
alcohol (IPA) or with alcohol wipes.
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Apply primer to all adhesive paths on the body
and the applique, and on any bare metal on the body opening.
Caution: Check the
expiration date of the primer and adhesive before use.
Caution: Check the
primer and adhesive packaging for the appropriate working
times for each product. Prepare the necessary tools and work
environment so that the the frame can be installed within
the specified working times.
Note: The
procedures requires approximately 1 tube of adhesive.
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Assemble the adhesive applicator.
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Cut the tip of the adhesive applicator so that
it will produce a bead 8 mm (5/16 in) wide and 14 mm (9/16 in) high.
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Apply adhesive to the applique in the pattern
shown.
Note: At the front
inboard corner of the applique, apply the adhesive in a
circular motion with a decreasing diameter to form a spiral
approximately 2-3/8 in (60 mm) wide and 3-1/8 in (80 mm)
high.
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Place the applique on the body. Position the
front edge at the edge of the front applique and position the rear
edge so that it is flush with the rear edge of the fixed glass.
Press the side applique into place.
Note: Check the
adhesive packaging for the appropriate working time.
-
Check for appropriate gaps and flushness, and
adjust the applique as required.
Note: Clean off any
excess adhesive from body.
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Apply adhesive tape to secure the applique
while the adhesive cures.
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Remove the protective covers.
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Removal
Partially raise the liftgate to access the back
of the applique.
Pull up on the back of the applique to release
the clips and remove the applique.
Add a ma
Warning: To
avoid personal injury, wear cut-resistant gloves when performing
this operation.
Special tools required for this procedure:
Supplier
Removal
Remove the panoramic roof sliding glass
(refer to procedure).
Remove the LH sunroof motor
(refer to procedure).
Note: If
performing t
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Roll the scroll button on the left side of the steering
yoke up or down to increase or decrease volume
respectively. The scroll button adjusts the volume for
media, voice commands, and phone calls.
NOTE: Your Model S automatically adjusts the volume
based on driving speed and climate settings.
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Removal
Remove the master cylinder and reservoir
assembly
(refer to procedure).
Release the reservoir to master cylinder fixing
lugs (x4).
Release the reservoir from the master cylinder
connections (x2).
Note: Place
suitable